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CONDESCENDING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Condescending.

How to pronounce condescending:

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Condescending - as an adjective satellite

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
archpatronisingpatronizing

Condescending - as a verb

To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).

(possibly nonstandard) to treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).

To consent, agree.

To come down.

Condescending - as an adjective

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

Example: "Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! you always treat me like a child!"

Example Sentences

"She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees."
"He made a condescending remark about her intelligence."
"The condescending attitude of the salesperson made him lose the potential customer."
"I can't stand his condescending behavior towards others."
"She gave me a condescending look as if I knew nothing about the topic."
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Word Game Points

Is CONDESCENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, condescending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONDESCENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is CONDESCENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, condescending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONDESCENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is CONDESCENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, condescending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONDESCENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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